by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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NIU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in psychology from NIU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $33,150. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,581 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at NIU is $211 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from NIU. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the NIU psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 8 |
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